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Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa Chapter of Hostos Community College

Mission of PTK – “The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.”

Membership requirements

Be enrolled in a two-year college

Have accumulated the number of credit hours used by Hostos to designate full-time status

Have a grade point average equivalent to not less than a "B.";

Have established academic excellence as judged by the faculty

Be of good moral character and shall possess recognized qualities of citizenship

Have received an invitation to become a member of Phi Theta Kapa via mail or email

Note: International students are welcome to apply

Benefits of membership

exclusive access to the most comprehensive and extensive scholarship benefits for two-year honor students